Vaginal odor is incredibly common. In many cases, vaginal odor is nothing to worry about, but sometimes it can indicate an ...

Natural colon cleansing may help with constipation, but research supporting its effectiveness for removing toxins or improving overall digestive health is limited. At-home colon cleanse methods ...

WASHINGTON — The use of nitrous oxide to manage pain and anxiety for endometrial sampling was associated with a reduction in operating room (OR) procedures, according to research presented at the ...

In patients scheduled for elective colonoscopy, a single dose of prucalopride — a 5-hydroxytryptamine type 4 receptor agonist — given the evening before a 2 L split-dose polyethylene glycol (PEG) ...

Colonoscopies are still the gold standard, but experts now endorse a high-tech stool test and a blood draw amid rising rates of young colon cancer.

Lower-volume preparation with 1 L polyethylene glycol (PEG)-ascorbate may be an effective and acceptable option for inpatient colonoscopy, according to a study published online May 5 in the Annals of ...

The American Cancer Society is adding some new testing options to its screening guideline for colorectal cancers – and for ...

Carley Millhone is a writer and editor based in the Midwest who covers health, women's wellness, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications like SELF, Greatist, and PureWow. Food allergies or ...

Surgery is the only way to remove a cataract. It involves removing the damaged lens of the eye and replacing it with an artificial lens to restore vision. Cataract surgery typically takes around an ...

To give yourself an enema at home, fill a small bottle or container with a safe fluid, such as a saline solution. Then, gently squirt the fluid into the rectum with a clean nozzle. This directs the ...